News Bits: Chris Martin Keeps the Sandy Relief Money Coming + More

That Chris Martin -- he's such a do-gooder! [NME]

Scott Hardkiss, a bigwig in the '90s Bay Area rave scene, has died. RIP. [Pitchfork]

Did you miss the Mode in Austin? Watch their South By set here. [Consequence of Sound]

ADULTROCK will put you into a trance. Get into it. [Death + Taxes]

Tom Morello's working hard, and loving it, with the E Street Band. [Ultimate Classic Rock]

The Shins will keep it kicking through May. [Consequences of Sound]